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July 2, 2009 4th of July Weekend Festivities Galore!!
Lake Almanor/Chester Area on July 4: Indian Valley July 1-5: Central Plumas July 2-4: Eastern Plumas July 3-5: June 29, 2009 Gianna from Fair Oaks, writes to us:
The first-time I sat at the Lassen Soda Fountain counter in Chester and had my first hot-fudge sundae was 1990; I was only five years old. I have been coming back every since while on vacation at Lake Almanor. It is a special place, not very many of these old fashion soda shops around anymore. Another great “find” in beautiful Plumas County!
June 23, 2009 John Cramer from Lodi, writes to us:  Dear
Plumas Buzz:
I was up in Chester/Lake Almanor Tuesday on business, I had heard about a wonderful golf course located in Lake Almanor West, off highway 89. I was so glad I had my golf clubs in my trunk. What a terrific 9-hole course!!! From some of the fairways, I could see snow capped Lassen Peak. And, the deer on the course, I won’t ever see this where I live and play golf in Lodi, Calif. This place must be a well-kept secret, I have never read about it in any golf publication. Why???? June 22, 2009 Just Horsin' Around
June 17, 2009 Taste of Mohawk Eastern Plumas county has an abundance of quality restaurants and fine chefs to keep both locals and visitors well fed and happy. Come on out to Graeagle on Saturday, June 20th to have the opportunity to preview some of these delights. Big Springs Garden, Bonta Street Bistro, Graeagle Mill Works, Graeagle Meadows, Graeagle Outpost, Grizzly Grill, Gumbas V, Iron Door, Lodge at Whitehawk, Lena's Cantina, Log Cabin, Longboards Bar & Grill, Mt. Tomba Inn and Trattoria Rosa will serve up some of their best fare from 1 - 4 pm. The downtown park in Graeagle will be full of food, spirits, and live music!
June 15, 2009 Star Tour Wednesday Night, June 17th
Wednesday evening's Center of attraction will be the Leo Constellation, with many other sites to behold, such as, Saturn, Vega Rising, Virgo, and M44 The Beehive Cluster in Cancer. Dennis will also give a special computer presentation of The Infinite Cosmos: Saturn, Lord Of The Rings. For more information or questions, call Dennis at (530)283-3382
June 10, 2009 Gianna From Fair Oaks writes to us:  "Dear
Plumas Buzz: After school is out for the summer, it has been a tradition for my dad and me to take off for a week or more on our annual backpack camping trip to a high mountain lake in Plumas County. We had a fantastic time again this year; can you
recognize which lake we spent our week,
swimming, cooking fresh native trout, camp fires,
s'mores, and hours looking at all those stars in the
night ski?"
We at The Plumas County Visitors Bureau, are guessing Jameson Lake. Any other guesses???? June 9, 2009 Richard McCutcheon of Indian Valley sends us some great photos of wild flowers and wild life in the Indian Valley Area.
Brown Bear
Bull Snake
Caterpillars
See our Bloom Blog for the Wild Flower Photos!
June 8, 2009 Rick from Lake Almanor Writes to us:
June 2, 2009 Petal Peeping by ATV in Sierra Valley The flowers are really blooming around Sierra Valley now, according to Jay Read of High Sierra ATV Tours. The Reno Gazette Journal featured a story on these tours and though it was a slightly late bloom season, the area has exploded in color. Flowers such as Mules Ear, paintbrush (Applegate's and Indian), phlox, bitter brush, snow plants, and lupine are flourishing. Jay Read and his wife Lisa run their ATV business in Chilcoot, just 30 miles from Reno on HWY 70. They host private tours, corporate tours and individual tours. "Our goal is for everyone to have a good time and see the area", says Lisa Read. Be sure to read the story to get the full scoop and see some pictures! May 29, 2009 What's the best part about Plumas County? The AIR
and the WATER, according to two Bay Area visitors who
stopped in today to rave about their
wildflower watching trip around the county. Here's what
they had to say: "The pine-scented air here is the freshest
anywhere....even better than Yosemite and Lake Tahoe." May 27, 2009 Sand Pond fun on Memorial Day Weekend
After swimming, they all decided to take a nice walk on
the boarded nature trail near the pond.
May 21, 2009 Owl Prowl Friday Night
Possible owl sightings include: This should be a real hoot! Don't forget to dress warm and wear your walking shoes!!
May 20, 2009 Tour de Manure!
Hey all you cycling enthusiasts, here is a brand new cycling event you will not want to miss! And yes, the name of the event is the Tour de Manure. Come on out to Sierraville on Saturday, June 13 for the first ever Sierra Valley Metric Century organized bicycle ride benefitting the Sierraville Volunteer Fire Department. Ride Director Doug Read and the gang have designed
a wonderful course that takes advantage of Sierra Valley's
wide views and colorful birdlife. You can ride the
62-mile metric century route up the west side and into the
center of the valley, or follow a 30-mile route along the
undulating Highway 49 on the valley's east side. A
finish-line party at the Sierraville firehouse will feature
live music and great food provided by Los Dos Hermanos
and The Round-up Cafe. May 14, 2009 Want a full lake for Memorial Weekend?
The San Francisco Chronicle today touted Plumas County's
Antelope Lake and Lake Almanor as FULL
lakes for campers to visit on Memorial Day weekend!
May 14, 2009 Feather River College Hosts Round Two of Nor-Cal Super Regional Baseball Tournament Friday, May 15 Game #1 #4 San Mateo Vs. #9 Delta 11:30am Game #2 #3 Feather River Vs. #12 Sierra 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday game times to be announced.
Games will be played at the Feather River College baseball
field at 570 Golden Eagle Avenue in Quincy.
May 12, 2009 Indian Valley Valley-Wide Yard Sale
May 8, 2009
May 6, 2009 So we posted two of the many You Tube videos of Steam Train UP #844 you can check them both out or see this one:
May 6, 2009 Mothers Day Festivities Happening all Over Plumas County
Greenhorn Ranch is hosting a Mothers Day Lunch and Horseback Ride, Longboards Bar and Grill in Blairsden, is opening for brunch that is featuring Crab Cake Sliders! St. Bernard Lodge near Chester is hosting a bottomless champagne brunch with Eggs Benedict, Waffles and Cheese Blintzes among the items on their buffet menu.
May 5, 2009 Feliz Cinco De Mayo!!! For the residents in Taylorsville, and for future visitors to the area, we have some great news for you!!! The Grizzly Bite Cafe is open! To celebrate, they are cooking up a special Cinco De Mayo Feast that includes, Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos and Mexican Chocolate Cheesecake. You best make a reservation, because we hear that it is filling up fast! They are also hosting a Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10th. The menu boasts Eggs Benedict and an Asparagus Tart. Call for reservations at (530)284-1010. Be sure to stop in and sample goodies from their daily
menu!! Regular hours begin May 15 and are as follows:
May 2, 2009 "The Northern Arrives" "The Northern" steam train # 844 made its way up the Feather River Canyon and stopped at the Keddie Wye for an hour for the Golden Spike ceremony. Several rail fans who stopped in at the Visitors Bureau office afterwards and witnessed this historic event, told us that "there were people everywhere, some even perched on top of rocks at the Wye to get a photo of the famous engine". We hope there weren't any casualties!  John
Sheehan of Quincy, was one of the many admirers who came
out to see # 844 roll on in to Quincy today. He
took these great shots at Quincy Junction Road shortly
after noon as it made it's way through town heading to
the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola
where it will be stationed all day on Sunday, May
2nd on a layover from 8 am to 6 pm for public
viewing. If you have questions, call the museum at (530)
832-4131.
 April 30, 2009 Steam Train Coming Through Feather River Canyon Saturday
The world famous Union Pacific Steam Train #844, also known as "The Northern" will leave Oroville at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 2 and is scheduled to stop at the Keddie for one hour between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. The Steam engine is scheduled be at The Portola Railroad Museum by 3:00 pm. So, for all of you train enthusiasts out there, be sure to grab your cameras and your families and head to one of these Plumas County destinations for a rare glimpse of this Steam Engine. If you get some good shots, send them in to us and we will share them on our Blog!!! You can keep updated on Engine #844's progress and itinerary and and you can also follow the engine on Twitter.
April 23, 2009 Streams Open For Fishing Saturday
If you head in to Plumas County to fish The Feather River or one of the many creeks, streams or even lakes, send us some photos and a recap of your time spent here. We love to post your stories and share your photos on our Plumas Buzz and if you catch some wild flowers on camera, we will add them to our Bloom Blog. Be sure to stop by The Plumas County Visitors Bureau for any guides, maps, and be sure to grab one of our brand new 2009-2010 Visitors Guide. You can also order a guide to be mailed to you.
April 22, 2009 A Day At The Railroad Museum Rick from Lake Almanor writes to us:
February 6, 2009
Keep those snow toys out as more snow is expected early next week according to the National Weather Service. A couple of local organizations will be serving up some good food this Saturday. Start off the day with a pancake breakfast at the Quincy Masonic Temple from 7 to 10:30 am. Or head up to Lake Almanor for the Peninsula Fireman's Association annual crab feed beginning at 5 pm. Space is limited for the crab feed, so get your tickets early at Station #2, or call (530) 259-2306. February 2, 2009 What weather we had to end January over the weekend! The
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It's not every day that one witnesses a vintage Chinese
warplane fly by their window, January 23, 2009 Yes, it's a little wet outside today in Plumas County, but the precipitation is much needed, and of course, more snow to pursue our various winter activities will be most welcome! A good time was had by all who went out to participate or
be a spectator at the first
January 21, 2009 Though we all wished there was more snow "up thar in those hills", there is still enough to enjoy various outdoor winter activities. We continue to receive stories from visitors enjoying their time in Plumas County, such as John Cramer from Lodi who sent the following account of his trip and photo of his daughters:
"Dear Plumas Buzz: I was just looking at your
website, noticed your new link,
'Plumas Buzz'. Pretty cool. Here's is one picture for
ya. I came up from Lodi with my two daughter's
(eating ice popsicles at right) a couple of
weeks ago, enjoyed the weekend, stayed at a motel in
Chester. We had a wonderful time in the snow; walking
along the lake and throwing snow balls. Took a trip up
to see the new lodge at Mt. Lassen Park, very nice.
Went on the Saturday, snow shoe hike with the ranger.
The girls really enjoyed it!!! See you again soon."January 15, 2009 JANUARY 18th LONGBOARD RACES ARE ON!!! The Visitors Bureau received the official word this
morning that this Sunday's Longboard Races will be held as
scheduled. Expect "chills, thrills, and
spills" says
This year, along with the fun, music, and food, you will probably see a camera crew or two among the crowd ... Yes, this unique, historical event continues to attract national attention, most recently in Forbes magazine, the Boston Globe and the Denver Post. More ways to enjoy winter in Plumas County....
For those wanting to do a little snowmobiling this weekend, check out the update on groomed trails from the Lassen National Forest office. January 7, 2009 Thanks to a snowy December, snowmobilers are having some
early season fun in Plumas County for the first time in
years!
Here's a shot of some off-trail venturing in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area...one of many hot spots for snowmobilers. We expect the action is the same at Bucks, La Porte, Almanor, Davis and other popular locations, and are hoping those sledders will send along some action photos like this one! January 2, 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Ready or not, 2009 is upon us and what better way to celebrate than to go out and enjoy a scenic snowshoe trek in Lassen Volcanic National Park. That is exactly what Terri and TK did to welcome the new year. They explored the Park's new visitor's center, complete with a fireplace and hot drinks to welcome you after some fun in the snow. For those who are interested, Lassen Park offers ranger-led snowshoe hikes throughout winter on Saturdays . See their website for more details, or call (530)-595-4480.
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With
the holiday weekend approaching it's hard to decide what to
do when there is so many fun things to choose from! From
fireworks to music festivals you are not going to be without
something that fits your fancy! Have a safe and fun holiday
weekend!!
Dear
Plumas Buzz: 
Here's
something you don't see everyday! A couple of horses tied up
to the hitching post while their owners enjoy a beverage in
the local saloon! 
Dennis
Cokor will host another one of his famous star tours on
Wednesday night. Come down to The Quincy High School Tennis
Court, on Quincy Junction Rd. from 8pm to 10pm, bring your
jacket, and your eyes, or for better viewing, a telescope,
and be prepared to be dazzled by a variety of
constellations. 
"
In a previous posting on your "Plumas Buzz", May 14th, The
San Francisco Chronicle mentioned in their column that
Sardine Lake, at the south end of Lakes Basin
near Graeagle, was one of the "prettiest" lakes in
the state. I had heard this before, so, I drove over to the
Gold Lakes Basin to take a look."
"Over
the last 15 years, I have been on a lot of high mountain
hikes, and I must say that I agree with The Chronicle, it is
one of the "prettiest" lakes in the state."
Suzi
Brakken and Amy Koenig of Graeagle, ventured out with
kids to the Sand Pond in the Lakes Basin Area
this past weekend for some fun in the sun. The children
laughed and cavorted in the water a
nd
played on the beach. 
Although
there were not any flowers blooming yet, it will only be a
matter of time before Mother Nature runs her course. There
was still snow on the ground at Gold Lake, but lower
elevation trails were snow free.
If
you are a night owl and are looking for something fun to do
on Friday night, Plumas Audubon Society is hosting an
owl expedition lead by David Arsenault. The tour is
scheduled to leave the Quincy Library at 7pm
and is scheduled to wind up around midnight. You don't have
to attend the whole tour, you can fly the coop whenever you
like. 
ull,
making it the "fullest" lake mentioned in Steinstra's list.
He listed Lake Davis (61 percent full) and
Frenchman Lake (54 percent full) as "fair to middlin'"
This
Saturday, May 16, 22 sites will participate in
the valley wide yard sale. This is an annual event
and widely talked about. So if you are in the area, and yard
sales are a passion of yours, this is the event for you!!
Come
on out to the Maddalena Ranch on Saturday, May 9th for
birding with Mellouise Curry at 8:00 am, botanizing with
Bill and Nancy Harnach at 10:00 am, and a 20th anniversary
celebration and trail dedication at noon. Bring a lunch, a chair
and a canoe if you've got one! Don't forget to put on
some sunscreen, bring your binoculars, camera and a hat,
too. The weather forecast for Beckwourth is a sunny 73
degrees! Contact Darrel Jury for info at (530)
283-2939.
Forget
sending flowers! Bring your mom to Plumas County for
At
last, stream fishing season is here! This Saturday,
The
Northern will then be on public display
at the museum on Sunday and Monday, May
3-4. It leaves Portola Tuesday, May
5 for Winnemucca, NV (seats for that
excursion are also available for $500.)
Plumas
County Visitors Bureau's
Come
and celebrate earth day with a guided view
of the stars! Dennis Coker will host a tour
of several constellations and recommends
bringing a coat, eyes and/or telescope and
any questions you may have.
Performances:
With
spring approaching, and the human population
ever encroaching, it is likely that wild
animal and human interactions will increase.
In a one day seminar hosted by Lake Tahoe
Wildlife Inc. registrants 8 years and
older will learn about wildlife care. Topics
include capture, handling and transportation
of wildlife, anatomy and examination,
housing and first aid, and diet and feeding
techniques for animals. 
Millham,
founder and executive director of LTWC, a
non-profit, volunteer organization whose
goal is to "raise, rehabilitate and release"
wildlife through the care of licensed
rehabilitators and volunteers trained in
home foster care.
Last
Sunday, Christie Brawley (me), web marketing
manager for Plumas County Visitors Bureau
and 2 girlfriends took a bike ride around
beautiful Indian Valley. We parked
our cars at the Taylorsville Tavern
and rode out to Crescent Mills and
over to Stampfli Lane. We biked
across the valley where we came across a
pair of Sandhill Cranes sunbathing in
all their glory. The ponds no longer have
ice on them, so that means, at long last,
spring is here. Although it was chilly and
windy, we had a fantastic ride. We stopped
for lun
ch
at the bridge on Stampfli Lane near North
Valley Road. At the end of our ride, we
saddled up to the bar at the Taylorsville
Tavern for a much deserved (in our minds),
Bloody Mary. Great way to spend a Sunday!
For
those of us who wait anxiously all year for
the
Despite
wintery conditions, that included heavy
winds and snow, there was an impressive
turnout at the Historic Longboard Revival
Series Races in Johnsville last Sunday.
While the veteran longboarders are always
favored to win, the young men of the group
took the championship, while the veteran
women came out on top. Brett Marty of
Quincy won the men's race and Sue
Jackson of Quincy won the ladies race.
Cable News Network (CNN) acquired a
video from a free lance journalist who
attended and not only posted it on their
site but featured it on the nightly news.
You can view the hilarious video at
Jay
Read of High Sierra ATV Tours sent us
some amazing photo's of his Arctic Cats with
tracks installed on them. For a very
reasonable price, Jay and his team will take
you out to the top of a mountain of snow.
These ATV's are unbelievably reliable in
deep snow. Jay mentioned that he got his
snowmobile stuck in the snow so he grabbed
one of these ATV's with the tracks installed
and it pulled the snowmobile right out. You
can check out their website for more
information at
Jay
has invited us to come out for a tour, so
stay tuned- we will be sure to post photo's
from our adventure!
Scotland)
in 1986. Both exiles, it was through the
Celtic music scene in Southern California
that James and Donnie first met, and within
a couple of years a partnership developed
that was simultaneously serious and fun.
Geographical changes now find James and
Donnie living in Southern Oregon and
Northern California respectively. Whilst
remaining true to their Gaelic roots, Men of
Worth have successfully evolved as
entertainers. A natural progression toward
education and travel has sealed the next
decade as an exciting and pioneering era for
the versatile duo. Cultural presentations in
Schools have received rave reviews by
students and teachers alike. 
d
bring the family out to Plumas-Eureka
State Park in
Johnsville. There will be live music,
friendly people and lots of laughs. With
spring looming before us, this would be a
good time to get the kids out for some snow
play. While the racing area is not a
permitted area for sledding, there are
designated spots nearby. Don't forget your
sunglasses, the bright sun on that white
snow can cause a ferocious glare, and
sunscreen is a must have.
Our
Plumas Corp Administrative Assistant,
Barbara, lives off of C Road and sent
us a photo of her car, or what used to be
her car, that was completely blanketed with
snow this morning. Barbara and the rest of
our Eastern Plumas County
population, got their exercise shoveling and
digging their cars out so they could drive
to work today. Mountain living in the winter
at its finest!! 
Rick
Barlupi, of Lake Almanor sends this account of his recent
snowshoeing visit to Lassen Volcanic
National Park:
fireplace and enjoyed the warmth with a cup
of hot chocolate from the restaurant. The
new visitor center is first class, I must
say."
Lacy
Ringo of Quincy, has been a student with Plumas Charter
School since the
ninth grade (she is currently a Junior). Her
artistic abilities are known county- wide
because of her participation in art shows,
where she has demonstrated her skill at
capturing the fluidity of the moving horse.
This year, Lacy has branched out include 3-D
art in the form of ceramics— at which she
demonstrates impressive skill— as well as
murals and paintings. This jungle mural is
in the office of Lacy’s teacher at PCS. The
mural unfolds a jungle scene brimming with
movement and life.
As
you can see, these pictures tell a great
story.... Suzi Brakken of Graeagle and her
friend Rich Carmichael took her son Sam out
for a fun day of snowmobiling to the top of
Bucks Lake last Saturday, all the way to
Four Trees.
It
was a beautiful day for a ride, until they
hit the soft powdery snow. Thanks to Rich's
fine knowledge of digging, packing and
making a "bed" out of the snow, and a
couple of fellow sledders, they were able to
free up the sled and continue on their ride.
Sam learned that starting the sled, "helmet
hair", and digging the sled out are some of
the
obstacles of snowmobiling. So not only did
he have a wonderful day in the Plumas
County
back country, but it was a learning
experience as well. We're sure he had a
wonderful story to tell his friends at
school on Monday!
these shirts are very stylish and will look
great on everyone. He said that there were
"girlie" T-Shirts made, but if you want to
purchase one of these, you have to come to
the next Longboards Race on March 15 at
Johnsville to get one. Hmmm...is this a ploy
to get the Plumas County ladies up on the
hill? I think so. 
We
sure have missed our Plumas Community Radio!
Now is our chance to come out and raise some
money to help bring it back! Join the
supporters of the Plumas Community Radio and
celebrate Mardi Gras with Live music, DJ,
Dancing and of course plenty of colorful
beads to get you in the mood! Put your
favorite Mardi Gras costume on and come to
The Quincy Vets Hall, Friday, Feb. 20. Doors
open at 8pm. Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
The
first Downtown Quincy Art Walk of 2009 will take place
tonight from 5 to 8 pm. The works of local artists
Recent
storm activity has brought some fresh snow to higher
elevations just in time for the Snowdrifters Poker Run at
Bucks Lake this Saturday. Breakfast will be served
from 7 - 10:30 am at the
arm
temperatures sent Plumas County residents to the
out-of-doors, with options for both snow and non-snow
activities. Up in the
groomed
and ungroomed trail, and one popular spot was the ride to
Mills Peak lookout. As you can see from the photos, this
ride offers nice views of the Sierra Buttes, home to another
lookout.
but
that is exactly what happened at the Visitors Bureau this
afternoon. A couple of pilots flew into Gansner
Airfield (Quincy) for the day in their Nanchang CJ6 warbird,
which was once a trainer for Chinese air force pilots.
You just never know what a day in Plumas County will
present!
a
representative of the
"Dear
Plumas Buzz: Lake Almanor is beautiful during the winter,
especially at Almanor, on the west side of the lake.
Since the Forest Service campground is closed, the cabins
boarded up for the winter, and the Plumas Pines Resort &
Restaurant closed, the west shore is very tranquil and
loaded with a lot snow since it is in the shade most of the
day. Last weekend, my daughter and I spent the day
sitting on the jetties and taking a scenic snowshoe trek
along the shoreline toward Almanor west subdivision.
As you can see, we brought our chairs, camera, very hot
coffee mixed with chocolate and enjoyed our mochas, sunshine
and fun in the snow."
